A weblog with random thoughts and reflections on society and ecology.
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Tuesday, February 11, 2003
US & The World II
There is a growing gap between the US and many European nations these days. Right now, from 90 to 70% of people in European countries are strongly against a war against Iraq, and some governments are aligning themselves with this view. The power of the media in shaping people's views is clearly visible. In Europe, Powell's speech at the UN was taken apart to the point where there was not much credibility left (Powell lied and used inaccurate information on several points). In the US, the media did not question the data and assumptions. Not many Europeans changes their views, while in the US the march to war was strengthened.
Again, I am astonished by the reactions of the people in the US - blindly led by the trinity of corporations, government and media which share a common interest in misleading the people. Fundamental principles such as innocence until proven guilty (in a legal and open court) is thrown aside, and barbarian principles adopted (indefinite imprisonment w/o court case or access to lawyer, pre-emtive strike, etc).
I - as so many others - find it ironic that in "fighting" what is presented as an attack on democracy and freedom (it itself a questionable statement), the US government happily do away with democracy and freedom. Similarly, while presenting itself as the upholder of democracy, the US acts in a profoundly undemocratic way on the international arena. They promote democracy within nations, while acting in the classic schoolyard bully tradition on the international arena. It can only lead to more anger and resentment towards the US, as well as further violence, wars and terrorism.
04:25
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